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Financial Info Session
EventsPlease join us to meet Suzi Robertson, OUM’s Chief Financial Officer. Suzi will provide a comprehensive overview of the 2025…
OUM Clinical Transition Units Prepare Students for Clinical Rotations & Patient Care
NewsFollowing pre-clinical study, before they are allowed to begin clinical rotations, OUM students complete Clinical Transition Units or CTUs, two…
Clinical Chronicles: My Pediatric Rotation in Samoa
BlogAll Oceania University of Medicine students must complete at least one rotation at our primary teaching hospital in Apia, Samoa,…
Why OUM
What Makes OUM Different?
The OUM Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program’s global medical training and integrated curriculum helps aspiring medical practitioners around the globe (currently from 55 countries) overcome distance, personal, and professional barriers to achieve their dream — earning their MD degree and practicing medicine.
Hybrid Online & In-Person Education
Hybrid curriculum of online pre-clinicals developed by industry experts, followed by in-person rotations with integrated community-based, patient-centered learning.
World-Class Learning & Global Faculty
Global network of teaching hospitals and clinics that provide hands-on clinical training to help healthcare professionals make their medical career transition to MD. Experienced clinicians focused on student success lead our MD program.
Impressive Pre-Medical School Careers
Knowledgable peers, many with 20+ years of healthcare experience. Careers from nurses, paramedics, and physician assistants to pharmacists, laboratory technicians, engineers, and assorted business professionals.
OUM MD Program
OUM’s MD program is a rigorous and full-scale Interactive medical school curriculum based on Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, Samoan, and US medical education standards.
One of two global medical school pathways are your entry points into OUM’s MD Program: The Standard Pathway or USMLE Pathway, depending on where the student one day wishes to practice medicine. While the curriculum is the same for both Pathways, exam requirements are different.
OUM’s MD program is a rigorous and full-scale Interactive medical school curriculum based on Australian, Canadian, Aotearoa New Zealand, Samoa, and US medical education standards.
One of two global medical school pathways are your entry points into OUM’s MD Program: The Standard Pathway or USMLE Pathway, depending on where the student one day wishes to practice medicine. While the curriculum is the same for both Pathways, exam requirements are different.
Standard Pathway
The Standard Pathway is for students who plan to practice medicine in countries other than the United States.
The Standard Pathway is for students who plan to practice medicine in countries other than the United States.
Learn moreUSMLE Pathway
The United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Pathway is for students who intend to practice in the United States, and they must pass the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 to graduate.
The United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Pathway is for students who intend to practice in the United States, and they must pass the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 to graduate.
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Live Events
Our webinars provide a unique opportunity for prospective and current students to gain in-depth knowledge about OUM’s approach to hybrid learning in medical education.
Our webinars provide a unique opportunity for prospective and current students to gain in-depth knowledge about OUM’s approach to hybrid learning in medical education.
Balancing Minds and Bodies in Medicine
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RegisterMeet the Dean for Samoa, American Samoa, Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific
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On-demand webinars
You can access recordings of our past webinars at your convenience, perfect if you were unable to attend the live sessions or wish to revisit the valuable information shared.
You can access recordings of our past webinars at your convenience, perfect if you were unable to attend the live sessions or wish to revisit the valuable information shared.
Our Students Love OUM
Hear in their own words what drew them to OUM, how their studies are progressing, and what they enjoy most about the University. Experience a typical day in the life of a medical student at OUM — watch our collection of video interviews with current students for an inside look at the student research opportunities, support services, and student advisory programs available to help them thrive and succeed.
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OUM Clinical Transition Units Prepare Students for Clinical Rotations & Patient Care
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Clinical Chronicles: My Pediatric Rotation in Samoa
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Welcome to Medical School: 42 First-Year Students Make Up OUM’s July 2025 Cohort
Orientation Week is now a memory as the 42 new students in OUM's July 2025 Cohort find themselves deep in…
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testimonials
OUM’s non-traditional approach to medical education has allowed me to pursue this lifelong dream while juggling a full-time office job and working on a farm during my pre-clinical years. I’m now in my required rotation at the TTM Hospital in Samoa and enjoying the hands-on patient experience and excellent teaching provided by our Samoan medical doctors.
Cecilia Fatima Amosa
I really enjoyed participating in the mini-case discussions during the pre-clinical coursework. It gave us the opportunity to share what we discovered through our research and studies, while also learning from our peers about their findings. It created a fantastic learning environment.
Walter Chukwunonso Ikealumba
OUM’s well-rounded and comprehensive MD program allowed me to pursue a medical degree with an international focus and afforded me the opportunity to gain experience in both metropolitan and rural settings within Australia throughout my clinical rotations, preparing me for the challenges and rewards of being a doctor. Also, I was a member of the OUM Student Association (OUMSA) and the Peer Support Program, which enhanced my student experience and connected me with more of my peers.
Junaid Minhas
I am proud to be an OUM graduate and grateful to the university for the opportunity to become a doctor. I always wanted to be a doctor, since my school days, but I could not achieve it at that time. OUM prepares its graduates very well through its rigorous curriculum and at the same time provides the opportunity to study the pre-clinical years in live, interactive virtual classrooms in the comfort of your home. I also had the opportunity to do my clinical rotations at local hospitals.
Dickson John
I liked that OUM provided a way to study and gain a medical degree via distance learning. This allowed me to stay at home and be close to friends and family. This was particularly important to me as I did not want such a drastic change in lifestyle and routine back when I enrolled in 2013.
Rakin Chowdhury
